Richard Branson announces death of his wife and ‘best friend’ of 50 years Joan

Lady Joan, Sir Richard Branson’s wife, has died, aged 80 (Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)Sir Richard Branson has announced the death of his beloved wife of 50 years, Lady Joan Branson.Announcing her death on social media, the founder of Virgin, 75, wrote: ‘Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away.‘She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for.‘She was my best friend, my rock